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RYM 999L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,603 mi
Last recorded49,603 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYM 999L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 49,603 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 49,593 miles

Fuel hose insecure at filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center box member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,330 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 49,097 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 48,922 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 48,296 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 46,216 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,319 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 43,592 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,665 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,794 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,021 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,687 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,517 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 37,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,264 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 33,598 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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RYM 999L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RYM 999L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RYM 999L registered?

RYM 999L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 1973.

Is RYM 999L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYM 999L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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